so i have to admit that i was a bit bummed upon returning to P-town after a short jaunt to the flatlands to see my family and the few friends i have remaining there, mostly because my work schedule wasn't going to allow for me to ride to work any longer. big boo. big, big boo. i've become way too accustomed to riding there on two wheels and frankly after a week of going EVERYWHERE in a car in NE i really couldn't wait to get back here and not be in one. well, much to my dismay i am working this week in the SW, and to those who don't know, that's a hell of a long way from where i am, across the interstate and everything, about a two hour bike ride and i'm just not up for the interstate crossing. (i could do it though, but i'm just going to complain about it here instead i guess...).
anywho...i got back on my bike as soon as i got home from work tonight to go meet my friend sam who is going to ship out for peace corps in latin america about the same time that i'll ship out for japan. it was great to feel like i was a part of this city again, and i truely, truely feel like i touch the heart and soul of what this city is about when i'm on two wheels. we talked lots about our upcoming moves and made some good solid plans for the coming oregon summer including, but certainly not limited to:
-camping at a sweet spot she and melissa found outside the estacada ranger station (summit warm up #2)
-railroad earth this friday at the crystal ballroom...um, hell yes!!!!!!!!!
-july 4th on her parents sailboat on the columbia or the willamette, whichever river we feel like wondering that day, with the biggest fireworks show this side of the mississippi! yeeehaw!
-and of course rounding out plans for string summit. and if you're not into what the summit is, just wait. the pics and stories will follow next month post summit weekend.
feels good to be soaking up the summer here in portland and having porch, er, someone else's porch beers now.
the ride home made me so grateful to be here though. just the ease of going and coming with the trees overhead and the roses wafting their sweetness as i pass. it's so easy to get lost in the beauty that is all around me here all the time. i'm glad that i am not so used to it that i'm taking it for granted and i hope that i never will be that person who doesn't in fact take the time to stop and smell the roses, even if it is just on my way biking by.
cheers to making time and space for bikes in this short, fun life!
namaste friends.
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